Seven sentenced for lotto scamming activities in Hanover in past week
KINGSTON, Jamaica — The Major Organised Crime and Anti-Corruption Agency (MOCA) says during the past week, a total of seven people were sentenced in the Hanover Parish Court after they each pled guilty to breaches of the Law Reform (Fraudulent Transactions)(Special Provisions) Act, 2013.
They are:
Dennis Barrett- fined $25,000 or 12 months in prison;
Keron Small – sentenced to 12 months in prison or $25,000;
Keifer Ellis – sentenced to 15 months in prison or $30,000;
Alrick Grant- fined $30,000.00 or 15 months in prison;
Rushane Hogg – fined $25,000 or 12 months in prison;
Shockeme Stewart – fined $25,000 or 12 months in prison;
Rashid Llewellyn – fined $25, 000 or 12 months in prison.
According to MOCA these persons were arrested and charged during various anti-lottery scam operations in Western Jamaica.
MOCA also reminded members of the public who may have any information that could assist in any other investigation to call MOCA at 754-3435 or 906-5099 or 851-0113 or 1-800-CORRUPT or by email at moca@jcf.gov.jm.
